A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction Managers
Average
$97,600
ANNUAL
$46.92
HOURLY
Entry Level
$59,740
ANNUAL
$28.72
HOURLY
Mid Level
$94,400
ANNUAL
$45.38
HOURLY
Expert Level
$134,430
ANNUAL
$64.63
HOURLY
Construction Managers
8,280
Projected job openings through 2030
Construction Managers
Supporting Programs
Construction Managers
Construction Managers
01
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
02
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
03
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
04
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
05
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
06
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
07
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
08
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
09
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
10
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
11
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
Construction Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
Construction & Architecture
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